Private classes of the blade.

[Kage]

A new poster has been hung around the cities, on it, there is not special colors, no popping titles, just a simple message

"Just as my master taught me, so must I now teach others. This poster was made for the sole purpose of teaching warriors a new blade style, one which involves a single edged sword, and when mastered can inflict death quickly and effectively, or disarm your opponent with just as much ease. Leron, the Lord of the noble house of Silverfangs, has offered his support in this teaching. Those who follow another path should not try to join, but we will not turn you away.

-Krest Fairstar

Spoiler:

Basically samurai, Krest and Leron will teach who ever feels it appropriate to join. There will be a skype group to make the rp smoother and faster, so you can pm me or SachikoMaeda to join in. Hope some people do ^^

[Kage]

Just a bump so those who had just gotten on can read it :3

[Zhaei]

I support this message with a delicious pastry!

Spoiler:

That's one large delicious pastry. Spoilered for size.

[Kage]

... I make those

[SachikoMaeda]

An important note:

Leron takes in very few students what with his busy schedule. He has a family to care for, a house to maintain, and a small army to command. I'd like about five people to be in these classes at a time. Signing up is first come first serve. What Leron will do:

Teach noble etiquette. How to act "proper" in the high class society in which the students will likely serve in after the training is complete.

Polearm fighting. Leron is not skilled in the sword, but a master of the polearm. His weapon of choice he has trained with for centuries. He will teach techniques he has worked on and has become almost unique to the Silverfang house.

Dance. Dance? Yes. Dance. It is an important part of combat training, teaching one to be limber and look like a boss when in a fight. This is an important part and should be taken seriously.

There will be other points as well. Respect and Honor are mandatory. If your character does not like nobles or are only going to start problems, do not bother bringing them in. Leron does not tolerate disrespect and has the right to remove anyone from the classes. Failure to leave when told will result in a "friendly" escort out by the Fangs. Do not push Leron's buttons. He is a paranoid man.

But all in all, contact me or our wonderful KageAcuma if you're interested or want more details.

[Kage]

Well with that above, I might as well explain what Krest shall teach.

Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu-Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu focuses on iaido. Iaido, derived from iaijutsu, develops the samurai skill of drawing the sword and cutting in the same movement, rather than cutting from a traditional stance after already having drawn the sword. Iaido aims to cultivate spiritual harmony in addition to the battlefield skill of iaijutsu. Eishin-ryu contains sitting techniques, standing techniques and techniques for use against multiple opponents, as well as for use on terrain.

Ono-ha Itto-ryu-Ono-ha Itto-ryu's name translates to "one sword." The underlying principles of the style, and the branches of Itto-ryu that followed it, rely on a single powerful cut to defeat the enemy. According to Fighting Arts, Ono-ha Itto-ryu curriculum has over 150 techniques, many of which involve a direct downward cut through the center line of the body, often using the wrists as a target during their raised position when ready to attack. Modern kendo, the sport form of kenjutsu, derives its underlying philosophy from Itto-ryu.

Yagyu Shinkage-ryu-Yagyu Shinkage-ryu was the first style of the Tokugawa shogunate, before they began using Ono-ha Itto-ryu. Shinkage-ryu emphasizes flowing, subtle movements, and uses a longer and thinner blade. It contains some principles of aikido: instead of killing an enemy, the style encourages the use of disarming techniques.

Jigen-ryu-Jigen-ryu was founded in the late sixteenth century. It emphasizes a powerful first strike, intended to kill an enemy instantly. Students of Jigen-ryu stand in a modified Hasso-no-kamae stance, with the sword held vertically on the right side of the face with the guard at cheek level. The attacker makes a running hidari-kesa cut from the opponent's left shoulder to his right hip, cutting into the base of the neck where armor would not protect easily.

Krest can teach all four, but will only teach one at a time. Your character can which path they choose to follow, but they must follow it to the end, or leave.

[Kage]

Another bump :3

I like the idea /shrug

[SachikoMaeda]

Leron is still accepting students! Don't expect this window to be open for long! He's a very busy man!

[Kage]

Pft, the window stays open till we get a student.

Yes yes, we still need a couple, so if anyone has a character that sucks with a blade but wants him/her better, throw up a post, pst us ingame, or even send us a PM on here. Anyone is welcome, so long as they won't talk back/harass their teacher(s).

[Kage]

Another bump. Why not right? Eventually someone will read this and be like "Oh, this could be fun ^^" And I'll gladly hold off till then :3

[Zhaei]

Harry would love to come along for some peer to peer discussion and practice. But as I said he won't be relearning nothin'

[Sadron]

I likey!

It'd be interesting for Thalion to learn these sword techniques, even though he's a rogue and not a warrior.

[SachikoMaeda]

Leron teaches all who come to him!.... As long as there's no sass...